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Somalia’s House of the People has approved a Cybersecurity Law creating a national framework, defining institutional roles and establishing SOM-CIRT to protect digital infrastructure and support the digital economy.

Somalia’s intelligence agency arrested a five-member Al-Shabaab cell planning attacks in Mogadishu, seizing explosives, weapons and vehicles in a coordinated raid that underscores ongoing militant threats to the capital.

Russia launched a large overnight drone attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv, wounding at least 11 and damaging homes and infrastructure, as Ukraine renews appeals for stronger Western air defenses.

Somali Ground Forces commander Brig. Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar inspected newly liberated areas in Lower Shabelle, reviewing security, logistics and stabilization plans as operations shift from clearing Al-Shabaab to holding territory.

Somalia is urging a formal security alliance with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to counter Red Sea threats, militant violence and foreign interference, while condemning Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.

Somalia’s main opposition coalition will join President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s national dialogue in Mogadishu, a key move to ease political deadlock as the country faces a 2026 election deadline.

President Trump renewed threats of tariffs on key European NATO allies unless they agree to talks on a U.S. purchase of Greenland, deepening a dispute over sovereignty and transatlantic security.